Peru!
Peru is a country in South America, situated on the western side of that continent, facing the South Pacific Ocean and straddling part of the Andes mountain range that runs the length of South America. Peru is bordered by Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and Chile to the south. Peru is a country that has a diversity and wealth not common in the world. The main attractions are their archeological patrimony of pre-Columbian cultures and the center of Inca's Empire, their gastronomy, their colonial architecture and their natural resources.With 84 of the earth's 104 known life zones, Peru is rich in wildlife diversity. The Amazon basin is home to pink dolphins, jaguars, giant river otters, primates, 4,000 types of butterflies and one-third of the world's 8,600 bird species.
Peru is populated by over 23 million people, largely descendent of Spanish settlers and native Inca and pre-Inca cultures. Today there are three national languages: Spanish, and the native Quechua and Aymara, reflecting the native Indian and Spanish roots that cultivate modern Peruvian society.
The diversity of Peru's people and cultures is reflected in a rich tradition of festivals, dance and music. In the Andes, the plaintive wail of the flute and beat of the drum accompany songs depicting indigenous life while dancers masked as devils and spirits are a marriage of pagan and Christian beliefs. In the jungle, ceremonial music and dance are a window into tribal life. And along the coast, a blend of elegant Spanish sounds and vibrant African rhythms reflect the Conquest and later slave labor of the New World.
Our Volunteer Projects in Peru are located in the City of Cusco, the ‘White City’ – Arequipa, The sacred Valley and in Iquitos - largest city in the amazon rainforest.
Intern in Peru with Volunteering Solutions
Volunteering Solutions offers two incredible internship and elective programs for medical and dentistry students in the city of Cusco. These internships give a wonderful opportunity to students to gain valuable skills and experience while working along with medical professionals.Show all Programs
Volunteer in Peru with Volunteering Solutions
Volunteering Solutions offers a wide variety of volunteer program options in Peru. Volunteer in Medical/Healthcare, orphanage, street children , day care, kindergarten and teaching. Volunteer program options are available in Cusco, Sacred Valley and in Iquitos in northern Peru.Show all Programs